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Credit points

72 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate   integrated theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the   underlying concepts and principles across the range of biomedical science   disciplines
• Critically   review, analyse, synthesise and apply scientific evidence and process to a   range of social and economic contexts
• Apply   recognised methods and tools of biomedical science to the process of enquiry   and discovery
• Communicate   scientific information and philosophies clearly and coherently through   well-developed English language and numeracy proficiency, to a range of   audiences for a range of purposes using a variety of modes
• Demonstrate   personal and social responsibility and accountability through an awareness of   ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsibly in individual and team   environments
• Critically   reflect upon the socio-ecological impact of health issues in tropical, rural   and remote and indigenous communities
• Reflect on   current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement   ongoing personal and professional development needs.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page.

Type of major

Mandatory

Credit points in major

30 credit points

MAJOR

AVAILABLE AT 

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Townsville

Available only as a single major

Microbiology and Immunology

Townsville

Available only as a single major

Molecular and Cell Biology

Townsville

Available only as a single major

Physiology and Pharmacology

Townsville

Available only as a single major

COURSE AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

Townsville

No mid-year entry

Expected time to complete

3 years full time or equivalent part time

Maximum time to complete

7 years

Maximum leave of absence

1 year

Course progression
requisites

Nil

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Special assessment
requirements

Nil

Professional accreditation
requirements

Nil

Maximum allowed Pass
Conceded (PC) grade

Nil

Supplementary exam for
final subject

Not applicable

Eligibility

Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures

Maximum allowed

48 credit points

Currency

Advanced standing will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 17 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.

Other restrictions

A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3.

Award title

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Approved abbreviation

BBiomedSc

Inclusion of majors on
testamur

Any major may appear on the testamur

Exit with lesser award

Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies.

Course articulation

Not applicable

Honours availability

Available as a separate graduate entry course

Eligibility

Students must satisfy the College requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree.